| In the early 19th century Morecambe was just a | | | | performers keeping you entertained. Or perhaps you |
| small fishing village called Poulton-le-Sands. Morecambe | | | | would like to sample Morecambes newly refurbished |
| Bay, is on the north west coast of England, is a huge | | | | beaches. |
| sandy bay with a magnificent backdrop of the Lake | | | | Morecambe Bay is the third most important estuary |
| District. | | | | in Europe. It is a major migratory stopover for many |
| The town is a smallish seaside town off the | | | | species of birds, It has reflected this in its many bird |
| Lancashire coast. The Bay is fed by five rivers the | | | | sculptures, having won the international TERN award. |
| Kent, the Leven, the Keer, the Lune and the Wyre | | | | The award-winning Tern Project reflects the bird life |
| Morecambe is the birthplace of Eric Morecambe of | | | | of Morecambe Bay, which is a very important |
| the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, and of Dame | | | | breeding ground for thousands of birds. |
| Thora Hird. The most famous sculpture must be the | | | | There is an annual Festival of Water and Light, which |
| Eric Morecambe Statue. In typical comic pose, Eric | | | | attracts thousands of evening visitors. This involves |
| Morecambe brings inimitable sunshine to millions of | | | | colourful dancing waters, with hundreds of jets rising |
| visitors. | | | | and falling in time to fully orchestrated music. |
| The sea front promenade spans about four miles, | | | | The Festival Market is situated on Morecambes |
| you could stroll along, taking in the sea breeze and | | | | promenade traditional covered market with 108 stalls |
| calming scenery along with talented street | | | | and shops. |